LGBT Africa: a social justice movement emerges in the era of HIV.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

LGBT communities are emerging across Africa in 2012. Many are emerging in the context of the continents severe HIV epidemic. Homophobia is a barrier to social acceptance and to health and other social services, but African communities are showing reliance in addressing stigma and discrimination, and in organizing for rights and social tolerance.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Beyrer, C

Published Date

  • 2012

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 9 / 3

Start / End Page

  • 177 - 179

PubMed ID

  • 23237075

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1813-4424

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1080/17290376.2012.743813

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • South Africa